The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Cartagena takes 11h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela to Cartagena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Santiago de Compostela and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 11h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at Cartagena station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
Santiago de Compostela to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Santiago de Compostela to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and Ouigo.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Cartagena is 868.7 km. The road distance is 1,108 km.
You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 8h 36m.